eld.gg MLB The Show 25 Stubs: Avoid Diamonds Early On
Avoid Diamonds Early On
Diamond players in Live Series sets can cost 10,000 to MLB The Show 25 Stubs 100,000+ stubs each. Unless you're building a team around one of those players or going for a specific collection reward (like a Set reward or 99 OVR card), hold off and let prices drop.
Use the stubs you save to:
Finish more affordable teams
Flip cards for profit
Buy packs that can help complete other teams
3. Use Duplicates & Inventory First
Before buying any cards, go to your Inventory and check for players you already own. Many people forget they’ve pulled half of a team from packs.
Steps:
Go to Collections > MLB Teams
Pick a team
Auto-fill with current cards
Buy what’s missing
You might be 60–80% complete on multiple teams without realizing it.
4. Stack Packs Before Big Completion Pushes
Instead of buying team players one-by-one, consider stacking packs first through:
Feature Programs
Conquest maps
Mini Seasons
Daily objectives
Open those packs after checking your collections. You may get key players for free and buy MLB The Show 25 Stubs cut costs significantly.